Education
Posted January 29, 2024 Universities and community colleges could receive a 3 percent boost in funding if the state legislature approves Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s state budget proposal. During Wednesday's annual State of the State Address to the Missouri General…
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Posted January 26, 2024 Sister Berta Sailer, a co-founder of Operation Breakthrough, passed away at the age of 87 Thursday. She was born Judith Felice on Dec. 10, 1936, in Chicago and was an only child. She was released by…
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Posted January 22, 2024 Wichita State University has unveiled renderings for its downtown biomedical campus, marking phase one of the collaborative project. The renderings depict an 8-story building of approximately 350,000 square feet. The center also features a 3-story pavilion,…
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Posted January 17, 2024 Kansas City University announced its latest plans to create a new Center for Population Health and Equity to address outside factors of the healthcare system that contribute to health inequities in the community. The center’s main…
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Posted January 15, 2024 The National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey (HERD) shows which American institutions conducted the nation's most industry-funded research and development. Based on the data, one Kansas institution is leading the charge. Released in…
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Posted January 5, 2024 Johnson County Community College announced its new interim president for the college following the former president's resignation in December. The JCCC Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Judy Korb, Ph.D., as interim president for this institution, beginning…
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Posted December 18, 2023 Johnson County Community College president Andy Bowne announced he will be resigning effective Jan. 2, 2024. During the Board of Trustees meeting last week, Dr. Andy W. Bowne, EdD, announced his resignation as president. He became…
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Posted December 18, 2023 The University of Missouri-Columbia announced Kansas City-based architecture firm DLR Group joined the Memorial Stadium improvement project, University of Missouri Athletic Department announced Friday. The partnership between the institution and DLR Group was announced during a…
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Posted December 13, 2023 The University of Missouri-Columbia is among the top schools in the nation for future leaders, according to TIME Magazine. TIME’s list of “The Best Colleges for Future Leaders,” ranked Mizzou as the No. 34 and No.…
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Posted December 12, 2023 Kansas State University is partnering with VanTrust to expand the Olathe campus with science and technology-based buildings to increase lab research and student enrollment. The Olathe City Council approved a real estate contract and development agreement…
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